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Old 07-17-2013 | 08:53 PM
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When I run near WOT, i get the drive oil alarm and need to fill reservoir. Think its in the bilge, but have replace cap then reservoir. engine and drive will be off tomorrow, so any suggestions as what to test would be great....
going to be an expensive week...

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Old 07-17-2013 | 09:06 PM
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It's unlikely but check the line from the transom assembly as well as the fitting for cracks leaks. 99% it's more than likely the input shaft seal is leaking and has filled your bellows up. If you pull the drive and the main bellows is full of drive oil you have your problem.
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Old 07-18-2013 | 01:12 AM
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Probably a bad rear seal on the drive. Most likely your bellows will be full of drive lube.
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Old 07-19-2013 | 08:44 AM
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Probably a bad rear seal on the drive. Most likely your bellows will be full of drive lube.

You mean that isnt mercruiser new design to keep the u-joints and gimbal bering lubricated???
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Old 07-20-2013 | 09:44 AM
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Bellows had no oil in them... thinking a seal in drive.. thanks for the replies!
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Old 07-20-2013 | 12:43 PM
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Next guess would be O ring seals between the upper and lower.
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Old 07-21-2013 | 12:20 PM
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If it's getting oil in the bilge and the bellow is dry...you've changed cap and reservoir, the only thing left is the
fitting that snaps on to the transom assy or the hose from said fitting to the reservoir, or a broken clamp on the hose.
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